Vale rising to the challenge.

AYLESBURY Vale has been designated by Government as a major growth area for significant housing and employment development.

Bill Murray, AVDC economic development manager, told The Business Herald that the area is already a vibrant business location and said it is vital that this continues.

He said: "I am responsible for the economic development strategy which involves implementing it and periodic updates. The strategy has a number of different elements focused at several levels and we can offer support and help to local businesses."

Mr Murray said a start up business grant scheme available to companies with less than 30 employees has helped 40 local …